How much does a credit counselor make in Atlanta?
$64,080a year
Median yearly pay for credit counselors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,340 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 118
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $64,080Highest 10%: $64,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $50,190 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $64,080 | $30.81 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for credit counselors.
| Chattanooga, TN | $38,840 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $104,900 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $104,000 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,400 |
| Management Analyst | $101,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $100,800 |
| Budget Analyst | $99,880 |
| Insurance Appraiser | $97,910 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $95,430 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $86,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a credit counselor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.81 ($64,080 a year).
Do credit counselors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $64,080 against $52,230 nationally, 23% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $64,080, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for credit counselor pay?
10 of 118 metro areas with data.
How much does a credit counselor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,080 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.